This Month in Safety This month in safety, OSHA issued penalties totaling $1,007,717 to a roofing company in Florida that failed to protect workers from falls at two work sites. Unfortunately, the #1 most cited violation by OSHA last year was ‘Fall Protection – General Requirements’. Providing fall protection can
FIXFAST USA is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at IIBEC’s premier annual International Convention and Trade Show that is to be held in Houston, TX. The trade show spans across two days on March 28th and 29th. During the trade show you will be able to find
Compliance + A Fixed Ladder = Value Fixed ladders are an integral part of a compliant roof access and fall protection system. We even identify roof access and fixed ladders as the first step to address in our High 5 program on becoming OSHA compliant. There is a lot of
FIXFAST USA is pleased to announce our ‘Honoring Those’ campaign. We want to reward you for selling safety while also paying back to those who have served for our country. We sell safety to protect those working at height just as those serve our nation to protect the ones they
Going Fast, but Doing it Safely The month of May is host to the greatest spectacle in racing. At first glance, the NTT IndyCar Series and FIXFAST USA might not have much in common, but we do have one major thing in common. Safety. Safety is the focus whether you’re
To Prevent Falls in Construction Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be the leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in 2017 (BLS data). Of course, these deaths are all preventable. Starting May 6th and running through May 10th,
Are you struggling to understand how to connect a KOMBI Stair Bridge in the field? Have you ever received a ladder fall arrest system and wondered “how does this attach to the ladder? Are you working with customers every day to sell them on the benefits of making their rooftop
A Guide to Fixed Ladder Safety It’s easy to take fixed ladders for granted. Their construction and implementation mean they are often so well-integrated with your work environment that you can forget about them until you need to lose them. While their installation and stability can decrease the risks associated
Broken bones. Ruptured organs. Traumatic brain injuries. These devastating effects are common for the lucky survivors of falls from roofs, scaffolding, and other worksite heights. Pain, surgery, rehab, and possible disabilities await many survivors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 14% of all fatal worksite injuries were due to
Running your business requires a sharp eye for problem-solving, effective communication, and dedication. But that’s not all – common facilities maintenance challenges require that you have the right equipment to enable your employees’ access to high spaces. Items like fixed roof access ladders can mean the difference between effective maintenance
